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Wildcat Players Hold Two Spots in Final NHL Central Scouting Draft Rankings

April 12, 2016 - Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL)
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MONCTON N.B. - The final NHL Central Scouting Draft rankings were announced today, and of the 28 QMJHL players who made the list, two Moncton Wildcat forwards are also projected to be selected this year. Wildcats centre William Bower is projected to go 153rd, while Kevin Klima is slotted at 210th. A native of Saint John NB, this year marks Bower's third with the Wildcats, playing in 135 games, recording 17 goals and 34 assists for a total of 51 points. Although missing part of this season due to injury, Bower has been a strong force on the ice with line mates Stephen Johnson and Will Smith.

Rookie, Kevin Klima has had a standout year with the Cats, after splitting last season between the London Knights and the Springfield Junior Blues he has held his own in the QMJHL this year. In 52 regular season games played he has put up 23 goals, and 27 assists for a total of 50 points despite missing 15 regular season games due to an upper body injury. Originally born in Florida, Klima has adapted well to life in Moncton and is looking at another strong season with the Cats next year.

This year's NHL Entry Draft is being held in Buffalo New York at the First Niagara Center, home of the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, 2016. The Moncton Wildcats would like to congratulate both Will and Kevin, and wish them all the best at this year's draft!

Please find a list below of all QMJHL players who were ranked in this year's final scouting report:

North American Skaters

Final Rank Midterm Rank Player Position Team

1 7 Dubois, Pierre-Luc Ailier gauche Cap-Breton

12 4 Gauthier, Julien Ailier droit Val-d'Or

28 31 Laberge, Pascal Centre Victoriaville

29 56 Abramov, Vitaly Ailier droit Gatineau

32 36 Allard, Frederic Défenseur Chicoutimi

38 40 Girard, Samuel Défenseur Shawinigan

40 37 Green, Luke Défenseur Saint John

55 44 Kuznetsov, Vladimir Ailier droit Acadie-Bathurst

76 74 Sylvestre, Gabriel Défenseur Shawinigan

78 47 Somppi, Otto Centre Halifax

98 132 Gignac, Brandon Centre Shawinigan

105 102 Miromanov, Daniil Ailier gauche Acadie-Bathurst

107 72 Neveu, Jacob Défenseur Rouyn-Noranda

120 115 Sevigny, Mathieu Ailier gauche Drummondville

133 156 Bilodeau, Gabriel Défenseur Gatineau

145 145 Fortier, Maxime Ailier droit Halifax

153 158 Bower, William Centre Moncton

158   Laberge, Samuel Ailier gauche Rimouski

171 136 Noel, Nathan Centre Saint John

181   Truchon Viel, Jeffrey Ailier gauche Acadie-Bathurst

189 142 Felixson, Oliver Défenseur Saint John

192   Dostie, Alex Centre Gatineau

193 112 Balmas, Mitchell Centre Charlottetown

198 204 Maher, Jordan Ailier droit/Centre Acadie-Bathurst

210 196 Klima, Kevin Center Moncton

North Americain Goalies

Final Rank Midterm Rank Player Position Team

1 2 Fitzpatrick, Evan Gardien Sherbrooke

7 13 Samuel, Antoine Gardien Baie-Comeau

29   Pickard, Reilly Gardien Acadie-Bathurst

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